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< greed

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greed·y    (grd) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:
greed·i·er , greed·i·est

1. Excessively desirous of acquiring or possessing, especially wishing to possess more than what one needs or deserves.
2. Wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume; gluttonous.
3. Extremely eager or desirous: greedy for the opportunity to prove their ability.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English gredi, from Old English grdig; see gher- ² in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
greedi·ly (Adverb), greedi·ness (Noun)

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